teetering between desire and being desired, this self-produced pop record by ella bho is an exciting listen to blast in the middle of the night.
i’ll definitely be here to see what comes in the next era.
reneé is back with a new pop project in which, once again, she showcases her knack for experimentation, especially in tracks with pop-rock influences.
her writing style is becoming more defined, building on what she had already demonstrated in snow angel: catchy, angry, doubtful, and, why not, light-hearted lyrics.
she has solid vocal abilities, but i have to admit i’m especially drawn to the spoken, almost rap-like parts, such as the bridge in shy, or the melodic line in leave ... read more
a month after the album’s release, here’s my final verdict
it’s one of the most cohesive projects of 2025, where lorde scans her body, sculpts it to both reveal and become aware of its imperfections, insecurities, its constant change, of how she herself has abused it and allowed others to do the same. it’s an emotional journey that unfolds through physical transformation, and it’s emblematic, in this sense, how from the raw sounds of hammer lorde moves toward ... read more
i can’t process this song. the lyrics are bare, raw, there’s no sugarcoating. the complexity of the journey toward self-awareness finds resolution in a mimetic, universal, almost comforting kind of everydayness. and yet, the moment of doubt breaks through, the sounds explode, it’s the celebration of the man of the year. the music distorts, then cuts off without warning. i truly hope the album includes a reprise track that gives all of this some kind of continuation. for now, i ... read more
molto godibile, mi richiama le vibes di ‘pezzi della sera’ costruito alla ‘maya’, peccato che sia un decrescendo e nulla di estremamente originale. faccianuvola e calcutta vi amo
i’m already addicted. Amazing prod, the feeling expressed by the lyrics is intensely vivid. Simply Lorde!